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Dee Zee Running Board Installation Instructions

Congratulations on your purchase of a quality Dee Zee product. Dee Zee is recognized as having the highest quality running boards and accessories on the

market today. We have earned this reputation by offering our customers a product they can be proud to place on their vehicles. Dee Zee meets all the criteria of manufacturing a custom-fit product which guarantees it to be the

easiest product to install.

Note: Please take time to read all of the instructions before beginning this installation.

Warning! Please check for wiring or other obstructions before drilling any holes into the vehicle. If it is necessary to drill any holes into the vehicle, Dee Zee recommends putting a sealant or rust inhibitor around all holes drilled into the body of the vehicle.

Warning! It is the sole responsibility of the vehicle owner to check for tire clearance.

Warning! It is unlawful and dangerous to ride on running boards or side box boards while vehicle is in motion.

Cleaning instructions: To maintain the bright finish of your Dee Zee running boards, clean with a mild detergent and use a high grade automotive type wax. DO NOT USE ABRASIVE CLEANERS ON THIS PRODUCT!

If you should happen to have any questions with this product or you have an installation

question, please feel free to call us at:

1-800-779-8222

If you would like to find out more information on Dee Zee’s products, please feel free to visit

our website at:

WWW.DEEZEE.COM

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DZ 2030 (2015-Current)Ford Transit Van 130” Wheelbase

1/4” X 1” Sheet Metal Screw

X6

A B C

BD 2049W X1 X1BD 2030W B 1984P

Angle Brace Running Board Running Board

D E F

X2 B 2297P

Frame Bracket Frame Bracket

B 2296P

Rocker Panel Brace

B 2295P X6 X4

G H 1/4”-20 X 3/4” Hex Head Bolt

PN 70 X20

1/4”-20 Hex Nut

PN 71 X32

I 1/4” Washer

PN 72 X46

J K L 1/4”-20 X 1” Carriage Bolt M8-20mm Hex Head Bolt

PN 87 X12 PN 97 X4 PN 527 X2

M N

PN 714 GSK-41 X1 X11.25 FT

8MM Small Threaded Plate Gasket

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Cut the Gasket into one three foot section and one eight foot and a half inch section.

Install the three foot long sections of Gasket (N) to the top of the Brite-Tread Running

Boards (A&B).

Using a straight blade screw driver, pry the clips at the bottom of the trim open as

shown below. Do this for both sides of the vehicle around the front doors only. Do not

completely remove the clips.

Ratchet / Wrench

9/16”, 7/16”, 3/8”

13mm

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N

2

Tools Required

3/16” bit

¼” bit

A&B

Straight Blade Screwdriver

Level

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Approximate locations of where to place each brace are shown in the two diagrams

below.

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Using a Rocker Panel Brace (D) mark where to drill a hole so that the brace can be

mounted to the rocker panel. Drill a 1/4” hole at each of these seven locations.

Note: The hole in the Rocker Panel Brace (D) must be completely covered. It is

recommended that the Rocker Panel Brace (D) is located as shown in the picture below.

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Attach the Rocker Panel Brace (D) at each drilled location using one 1/4”-20 X1” Bolt

(G), two 1/4” Washer (I), and one 1/4”-20 Nut (H) using a 7/16” Wrench or Ratchet.

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H I I G

D

5

2 in

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After each Rocker Panel Brace is installed, attach an Angle Brace (C) at each location

using one 1/4”-20 X1” Bolt (G), two 1/4” Washer (I), and one 1/4”-20 Nut (H) using a 7/16”

Wrench or Ratchet. Do not completely tighten at this time.

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At the front Driver’s Brace Location (Marked as 1 on the Diagram on Page 5), use a

Frame Bracket (E) and attach to the Angle Brace (C) using one 1/4”-20 X1” Bolt (G), two

1/4” Washer (I), and one 1/4”-20 Nut (H) using a 7/16” Wrench or Ratchet. Do not

completely tighten at this time.

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H

I

I

G

D

C

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H

I

I

G

C

E

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At the front Driver’s Brace Location, attach the top of Frame Bracket (E) to the

undercarriage panel as shown below using one 1/4”-20 X1” Bolt (G), two 1/4” Washer (I),

and one 1/4”-20 Nut (H) using a 7/16” Wrench or Ratchet. Use a level to make sure that

the Angle Brace (C) is parallel to the ground. Do not completely tighten at this time.

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At the rear Driver’s Brace Location (Marked as 2 on the Diagram on page 5), use a

Frame Bracket (E) and attach to the Angle Brace using one 1/4”-20 X1” Bolt (G), two 1/4”

Washer (I), and one 1/4”-20 Nut (H) using a 7/16” Wrench or Ratchet. Do not completely

tighten at this time.

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H I

I G

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H

I

I

G

C

E

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At the rear Driver’s Brace Location, attach the top of Frame Bracket (E) to the

undercarriage panel as shown below using one 1/4”-20 X1” Bolt (G), two 1/4” Washer (I),

and one 1/4”-20 Nut (H) using a 7/16” Wrench or Ratchet. Use a level to make sure that

the Angle Brace (C) is parallel to the ground. Do not completely tighten at this time. Try

to use the existing holes. If the holes don’t match up with any of the brace holes or are

already used, drill a hole using a 1/4” Drill Bit where the hole needs to be. Install the

hardware similar to step 8.

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At the front Passenger’s Brace Location (Marked as 3 on the Diagram on Page 5), use a

Frame Bracket (F) and attach to the tube running lengthwise of the vehicle using one

8mm Small Threaded Plate (M) and one M8-20mm Hex Head Bolt (L). Insert the M8 bolt

(L) through the side with the single hole and attach the 8mm Small Threaded Plate (M)

as shown in the picture below. While pulling down on the brace, tighten the M8 bolt (L)

using a 13mm Wrench or Ratchet. Do not completely tighten at this time.

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F

M

L

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At the front Passenger’s Brace Location, use a Frame Bracket (F) and attach to the

Angle Brace (C) using one 1/4”-20 X1” Bolt (G), two 1/4” Washer (I), and one 1/4”-20 Nut

(H) using a 7/16” Wrench or Ratchet. Use a level to make sure that the Angle Brace (C)

is parallel to the ground. Do not completely tighten at this time.

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At the second Passenger’s Brace Location (Marked as 4 on the Diagram on page 5), use

a Frame Bracket (F) and attach to the Angle Brace using one 1/4”-20 X1” Bolt (G), two

1/4” Washer (I), and one 1/4”-20 Nut (H) using a 7/16” Wrench or Ratchet. Do not

completely tighten at this time.

H

I

I

G

C

F

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H

I

I

G

C

F

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At the second Passenger’s Brace, use a Frame Bracket (F) and attach to the tube

running lengthwise of the vehicle using one M8-20mm Hex Head Bolt (L). In the tube

running the length of the vehicle, there is one hole that is threaded as shown below.

Use this hole to install the Bolt (L) using a 13mm socket. Use a level to make sure that

the Angle Brace (C) is parallel to the ground. Do not completely tighten at this time.

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At the third Passenger’s Brace Location (Marked as 5 on the Diagram on page 5), use a




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I

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G

C

E

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With the Frame Bracket (E) turned to the undercarriage support as shown below, mark

where the top and bottom holes on the brace line up with the undercarriage support for

the third Passenger’s Brace Location. Drill a 3/16” hole at each location. Attach Frame

Bracket (E) to the undercarriage support using two 1/4” X 1” Sheet Metal Screws (K).

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At the fourth Passenger’s Brace Location (Marked as 6 on the Diagram on page 5), use a




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I

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G

C

E

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K

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With the Frame Bracket (E) turned to the undercarriage support as shown below, mark

where the top and bottom holes on the brace line up with the undercarriage support for

the fourth Passenger’s Brace Location. Drill a 3/16” hole at each location. Attach

Frame Bracket (E) to the undercarriage support using two 1/4” X 1” Sheet Metal Screws

(K).

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Set the Running Board (A) onto the Angle Braces (C) on each side. Adjust the Running

Board (A) so that it is in the desired location. Once the board is in the desired location,

remove the Running Board (A) and tighten the hardware (G,H,K,L,M) from Steps 5-18.

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K

K

E

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Once the hardware has been tightened, set the Running Board back onto the Angle

Braces (C) and mark on the bottom of the Running Board (A) where the slots are.

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At each of the marked location from the previous step use a 1/4” Drill bit to drill a hole

through the Running Board (A). Repeat for other side.

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Attach the Running Board (A) to the Angle Braces (C) using one 1/4”-20 X 1” Carriage

Bolt (J), one 1/4” Washer (I), and one 1/4”-20 Hex Nut (H) at each location that was

drilled as shown below.

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Reinstall clips that are located along the plastic molding that run along the bottom of

the vehicle. To do this, pull the clip down, so that the ends of the clip are in the hole

located in the sheet metal. Then push up on the clip until the clip is fully re-attached.

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